[nfbwatlk] Fw: Associate Principal Recruitment Announcement

Kaye Kipp kkipp123 at msn.com
Wed Apr 27 19:52:02 UTC 2011


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From: Adrienne Fernandez 
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 10:17 AM
Subject: FW: Associate Principal Recruitment Announcement


A wonderful job opportunity in a wonderful place. 

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From: Jessica Sydnor 
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:27 AM
To: WSSB Staff (All); Board - Annabelle Fitts; Board - Berl Colley; Board - Chuck Nelson; Board - Denise Colley; Board - Edwin Snook; Board - Edwin Snook; Board - Jim Kemp; Board - Lorna Walsh; Board - Michael Freeman; Board - Sherry Perry; Board - Steve Rainey
Subject: Associate Principal Recruitment Announcement

 

Good Morning, 

 

We are currently recruiting for the Associate Principal position so please feel free to forward this on to anyone you feel may be qualified and interested.  

 

Thanks

Jessica 

 



Striving to educate blind and visually impaired children for independence and success!

 

Recruitment Announcement - Associate Principal

 

Agency:                                   Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB)

Location:                                 2214 E 13th St Vancouver WA 98661     

Salary:                                     WMS Band 2 ($52,800 to $96,900) - Placement within band negotiable dependent upon experience and education.

Posting Date:                          April 27, 2011  

Closing Date:                          Until filled 


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Agency Profile:  The mission of the WSSB is to provide specialized quality educational services to visually impaired/blind (BVI) youth ages birth-21 within the state of Washington. Our purpose is to serve as a statewide demonstration and resource center and provide direct/indirect services to students both on campus and in the children's local communities. Each employee plays a critical role for the school and our students.  We value our employees and continuously challenge them to improve the way we provide service to our students and the community. 

 

Position Profile:  The WSSB is seeking a candidate to fill the Associate Principal position.  This is a Washington Management Service (WMS) position; the successful candidate will report directly to the Director of On-Campus Education.  The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities: will work in conjunction with school districts, school employees (WSSB and district), parents, students and various stakeholders to ensure that each student meets their highest individual level of success and independence. In addition, will be responsible for the following (including but not limited to):

Primary Responsibilities

·            Assist the On-Campus Director in the overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations.

·            Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

·            Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.

·            Assists the Director of On-Campus Education in developing, maintaining and using information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

·            Observe employee performance, record observations and conduct evaluation conferences. 

·            Supervises operations in Director of On-Campus Education's absence.

·            Assists in planning daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments and extracurricular activity schedules.

·            Assists the Director of On-Campus Education in student management; implements appropriate procedures and maintains consistent practices within the school discipline program.

·            Serves as a liaison with student support services such as transportation. 

·            Assists the Director of On-Campus Education in staff development by identifying topics for staff development.

·            Conducts conferences on student and school issues with parents, students and teachers.

·            Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications/Competencies:

·                          Masters in field of Education or related field.

·                          Current teacher certification in the state of Washington.

·                          Administrator credential from accredited university or college.

·                          Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) from an accredited and nationally recognized university program.

·                          Strong knowledge of programs and services for BVI children and education laws and regulations.

·                          Experience as a lead in curriculum development.

·                          3 or more years serving as a TVI.

·                          Excellent management, communication, organization and public relation skills.

·                          Must be able to pass federal and state background checks.

 

Desired Qualifications:

·                          3 or more years of experience as a TVI.

·                          Knowledge and interest of accessible technology for BVI individuals.

·                          Entrepreneurial attitude toward program expansion and stakeholder relations.

·                          Ability to exercise strong decision making skills and to lead by example.

 

Benefits:  Employees of the WSSB receive state of Washington employee benefits including retirement, medical, dental, long term disability and life insurance. Optional programs also include Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition Program (GET), Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Deferred Compensation Program and medical flexible spending account (FSA).  Employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, annual leave based upon years of service and 1 personal holiday per calendar year.

How To Apply: Please send a completed State Job Application, resume and letter of interest to Human Resources.  Please be sure to include references.  Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred; however, hard copies may be sent to:  jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov, Subject: Associate Principal; or

WSSB HR Department
Attn: Jessica Sydnor

2214 E 13th Street

Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: 360-696-6321 ext 129
Fax: 360-737-2120


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This announcement is published by the Washington School for the Blind. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 696-6321 ext 129 or via email at jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov. Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

 

 

 

Jessica Sydnor

Human Resources Manager

Washington State School for the Blind

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver WA 98661

360-696-6321 ext 129

 

NOTE: This electronic mail message is intended only for the addressee shown above.  It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure.  Any review, dissemination, or use of this message or its contents by persons other than the addressee is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this message in error, please notify us by telephone at (360) 696-6321 ext. 129

 
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